Visitors watch a robot arm putting make-up on a mannequin at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai on November 9, 2018. Weakening import demand in China could spell trouble for world trade. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion

Opinion

Stephen Roach

The US-China trade war and Brexit are dealing body blows to already weak global trade

Stephen S. Roach says growing protectionism, increased tariffs and Brexit-induced disruption are all adding stress to the world trade cycle and could spark a sudden downturn from which no major economy will be spared

Visitors watch a robot arm putting make-up on a mannequin at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai on November 9, 2018. Weakening import demand in China could spell trouble for world trade. Photo: Xinhua

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US and Chinese presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reach for a handshake in Beijing on November 9. 2017. Photo: Reuters FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands after making joint statements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo/File Photo

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Outside In by David Dodwell

Expect the US-China trade war to come to a showy end, but the tech war to continue

David Dodwell says the tariff war is really a piece of political theatre that has harmed US and other companies in China as well as global supply chains, but accomplished little else. Meanwhile, US paranoia about Chinese technology grows

US and Chinese presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reach for a handshake in Beijing on November 9. 2017. Photo: Reuters FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands after making joint statements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo/File Photo